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Below is a link to an article recently published in the Sarasota Herald-Tribune. The title above is as it appears in the newspaper. Those of you who get this paper delivered to your door undoubtedly saw it as a large article on the front page. CLICK THIS LINK TO VIEW ARTICLE:Benderson could control UTC stormwater…

It is impossible for any Homeowner, let alone a Board member who is being asked to approve the contract at 1:30pm tomorrow to have any idea what is being proposed. There are no revision marks to help you keep up, let alone any indication that they are different versions. This is NUTS. The most current…

Link to the Complaint What this lawsuit is really about: A lawsuit was filed to protect homeowners’ legal right to vote before the MCA Board approves a long-term lease affecting the golf courses and hundreds of acres of community-owned land. The case does not ask the court to approve or reject the Benderson proposal, stop…

Sorry to interrupt your holiday weekend, but…… Notice for a Special Board Meeting Tuesday at 1:30pm was posted on the MCA Admin building earlier today. On a Sunday afternoon, followed by a holiday Monday. The Admin office is closed this entire time so NO ONE will see it. It was not posted at the MCLWF…

Friday was the first meeting where Homeowners were able to ask questions and make comments on the proposed contract with Benderson Realty Development Inc. After 2+ hours of presentation, Homeowners finally got to ask questions, and they did for 2.5 hours (and many left before their opportunity came up). Several Homeowners expressed concern about the…

This information was submitted by an MCA Homeowner who has studied the contract and proposed legislation for Benderson’s Independent Special District to understand possible connections. It looks like there is a very important one. Short version A few nights ago, this was sent to the Meadows homeowners. It is false.  Benderson Development company’s stormwater special…

The Short Version The Benderson deal is not our only choice. Two well-established golf course operators with extensive Florida experience have expressed serious interest in operating The Meadows golf facilities. The proposed Benderson contract puts the community and our golf facilities at unnecessary risk. Important Facts Residents Should Know • Two respected, experienced golf course…

This hasn’t been announced yet via Constant Contact, but as this will be the first time Homeowners will be able to have SOME dialogue with the Board on the actual contract, we’re sending this out. It is a “Special Board Meeting” (rather than a Townhall) so Homeowners will be limited to 3 minutes for their…

[Click on this link for a one page PDF of this post that you can print and share] This is What The Contract Really Means This contract is very risky. It could seriously and permanently harm The Meadows we love. Who is the contract with? The contract is with a company called Benderson Realty Development…

[Click on this link for a one page PDF of this post that you can print and share] This is What The Contract Really Means This contract is very risky. It could seriously and permanently harm The Meadows we love. Who is the contract with? The contract is with a company called Benderson Realty Development…